Origin
Daphne, AL
Late night in Daphne on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Daphne, AL to Mobile, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Daphne, AL
Александр Ершков
Mobile, AL
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Trip Overview
Daphne to Mobile is 13 miles and takes about 19 minutes via I 10, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The profile indicates a highway-focused drive, so expect mostly interstate travel. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or an add-on to a longer journey, requiring just one day to complete. It’s a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| US Highway 98 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bankhead Tunnel | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Conception Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Old Spanish Trail | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Government Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 98 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 7.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daphne, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on Belrose Avenue
271 ft
·
19 sec
·
Belrose Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 98
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Santa Rosa Avenue
159 ft
·
9 sec
·
Santa Rosa Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 98
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 98
5
Continue on US 90; US 98
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Old Spanish Trail
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
7
Merge onto I 10
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 10
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
9
Keep slight left at fork
183 ft
·
5 sec
10
Continue on US 98
385 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 98
11
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bankhead Tunnel
12
Continue on US 98
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Government Street
13
Turn right onto South Conception Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conception Street
14
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
336 ft
·
11 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
15
Arrive at destination
Saint Louis Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 98 / Main Street
Turn left onto CR 98 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Santa Rosa Avenue
Turn right onto Santa Rosa Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Saint Louis Street
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mobile, AL
Late night in Mobile on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 79% of the journey on high-speed roads like I 10. You'll experience a 7.2-mile stretch on I 10 without interruption, offering a consistent pace. The route utilizes main roads including I 10, US Highway 98, and Main Street, suggesting a transition from interstate to more local thoroughfares as you approach your destination. The character is largely about efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US Highway 98. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 98 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 98 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Santa Rosa Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Mobile, AL
Full guide →For issues specific to mobile phones and smartphone usage, see Mobile phones. Mobile is a city in the state of Alabama in the South of the United States of America with almost a half million people in the metro area. Mobile is a historic, diverse port city with a strong southern culture and heritage. The original capital of French Louisiana, Mobile is home to the oldest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 98 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Santa Rosa Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mobile, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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